Pasture Walk and No-Till Field Day

Thursday, August 21st 10AM-3PM

Where: 2312 E. Overman Road, Fountain City

Who: Ivan Esch of Esch Ag Service

The event is open to the general public, those wishing to attend should bring their own lunches and lawn chairs.

The event starts at 10am.

10am – 12pm is the pasture walk and then after lunch 1pm - 3pm is the no-till clinic.

If you plan on attending please RSVP

Raquel Baker by August 20th.

For more information please contact Raquel Baker at the Wayne County SWCD office 765-966-0191 x3

The Indiana Master Naturalist classes are a beginner's program of nature discovery and service learning for adults. It is being hosted by the Cope Environmental Center on Wednesdays from September 3rd through November 5th, 6-9 PM. The cost is $150 per person, and registration is limited.

The Master Naturalist Program is designed to provide hands on opportunities to learn about Indiana’s natural resources for beginning naturalists or those who are looking for a refresher course. It also provides a way for you to share that knowledge through volunteer service.  continue reading »

While many in the city rue RCS's low graduation rate (now up to 60%!), Rae Jean Clinton and the Conflict Resolution Center are giving youth real skills for success. Rae Jean works with Wayne Country's expelled and suspended students through the Positive Alternatives program. She connects with young people, teaching self-esteem, communication and non-violence.

Please join us for Peace Forum at noon on Thursdays, in the Earlham School of Religion Dining Room, 228 College Avenue, Richmond, Indiana. A free, simple meal is provided. There is no need to RSVP. Come when you can, leave when you must.

Contact Anna Lisa Gross for more information: grossan at earlham.edu, 765-914-2973.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Commission presents Dr. Charles Robinson,
Director of African American Studies, University of Arkansas, speaking about "Education: Is it a Right? Who is Responsible?". The event will be held at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center, 5501 National Road East and costs $10/person. For more information, call (765) 973-8534.

The Wayne County Learning Corporation needs you! Please attend a special meeting regarding learning issues in our community. The WCLC is an organization made up of citizens from around the county with one mission: to keep lifelong learning and education at the top of everyone's agenda.

At the meeting you will hear where the county currently stands, what is being done to improve and expand learning opportunities and most importantly, how we can move forward together.

The meeting is at Fountain City Wesleyan Church at 5600 US-27 North in Richmond on May 22, 2007 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

A lecture by Jonathan Kozol, Award-Winning Author on Education and Urban Issues In 1967, at the height of the civil rights movement, Kozol lost his teaching position for reading a Langston Hughes poem to his class of fourth graders. The event resulted in the publishing of the first of his several acclaimed and highly influential books, Death at an Early Age, which catapulted the state of America’s schools into the national and political consciousness. His solid, qualitative research and expertise on education in America has made him a definitive voice on the subject.  continue reading »

Beginning on February 20th, the Cope Environmental Center and the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service will offer the Indiana Master Naturalist Program. The program provides indoor and outdoor experiences to learn about Indiana's soil, geology, birds, forests, wildlfowers and more. Participants who attend at least seven of the eight classes and complete 24 hours of volunteer service will be certified and receive an Indiana Master Naturalist pin. Classes will be from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Feb. 20 at the Cope Center education building. Registrations are being accepted and space is limited.  continue reading »

A free, heart-centered meditation class is being offered by the Center for Creative Life Growth, 1313 Liberty Avenue. For more information contact Greg at 765-962-9499. Please arrive on time. Light snacks will be provided at the beginning of the session.